المجلة العلمية للتربية البدنية و الرياضية
Volume 21, Numéro 1, Pages 425-436
2022-01-15

Anthropometric Characteristics( Weight And Height ) Of Young Soccer Players According To Their Level Of Play

Authors : Bounekar Hakim .

Abstract

The aim of the study is to analyze some anthropometrics parameters ( weight and height ) among youth Algerian soccer players ranging from U13 to U19 and to compare the players profiles between different competitive divisions ( Elite -Sub elite and Amateur) according to Algerian soccer federation . Data from 386 subjects were analyzed (214 E – 95 Sub -77 A). Generally, anthropometric characteristics of different competitive divisions seems similar across all ages, the only exception was registered in U19 , where the elite players were heavier than amateur , in general, Anthropometry measure (weight -height) have shown to be not discriminative between successful and less successful youth soccer players and can’t be determinant of talent identification .

Keywords

Anthropometrics ; Talent ; soccer